GREEN BAY, Wis. — Buckle up, football fans. The NFL Draft is here, and while the Tennessee Titans appear locked in on Miami’s electric quarterback Cam Ward with the first overall pick, the rest of Round 1? Pure chaos.
The Big Questions:
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Where does Shedeur Sanders land? Colorado’s standout QB — son of Coach Prime and a highlight-reel maestro — has scouts split. Is he a top-10 talent, or will his draft night slide into the teens?
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Which teams are wheeling and dealing? The Broncos, Vikings, and Raiders are all lurking as potential trade-up candidates for a quarterback, while teams like the Cardinals and Chargers could auction off their picks to the highest bidder.
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Wild cards galore: Will the Browns take a swing at a QB, or opt for a game-changer like Colorado’s two-way phenom Travis Hunter or Penn State’s ferocious pass-rusher Abdul Carter?
2025 NFL draft live updates: Cam Ward expected to go No. 1 as first round nears
The Vibe in Green Bay:
Lambeau Field is buzzing under the lights, with fans already chanting for their teams to “move up” or “stay put.” The draft board is a minefield of rumors, but here’s what we think we know: Ward’s arm talent and poise make him the Titans’ guy. After that? All bets are off.
Shedeur Watch:
Sanders’ draft range feels like a Rorschach test for NFL execs. Some see a franchise QB who thrived behind Colorado’s shaky offensive line; others worry about his transition to a pro-style offense. The Raiders (picks 8-12), Saints (15-18), and Steelers (20-ish) are all in the mix, but don’t rule out a team like Denver trading into the top 10 to steal him.
Trade Fever:
Keep an eye on the Vikings. If they’re done waiting for Kirk Cousins’ successor, they’ve got the ammo to jump up the board. Meanwhile, the Cardinals (picks 3-7) and Chargers (5-10) — both sitting pretty outside the QB market — could trigger a frenzy by trading down for extra picks.
How to Watch:
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When: Thursday, 8 p.m. ET
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Where: Lambeau Field, Green Bay (brrr)
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TV/Streaming: ABC, ESPN, NFL Network, or stream via ESPN+, Hulu+, YouTube TV, or NFL+.
Stay tuned. NBC Sports’ crew will break down every pick, trade, and curveball live from Lambeau. Will Shedeur become the night’s biggest storyline? Which GM will panic and overpay? The draft never sleeps — and neither will we.
Refresh here for real-time analysis once the clock starts ticking. 🏈
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